Careers at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

• The role supports the Group Head of Audit in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Old Mutual Group.

• The role will be responsible for execution of IT audits across the Old Mutual business operations in East Africa, that include; Banking, Investments, Properties, Shor-Term and Long- Term Insurance.

Role Description & Key Result Areas:

• Participates in audit plan development, and in updating the plan based on the changing risk profile.
• Manages, and executes IT audits for Old Mutual Group in East Africa.
• Helps the business to deliver IT strategic initiatives successfully by focusing on the significant risks, both existing and emerging.
• Delivers IT audit and advisory assignments on time & in accordance with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology.
• Interacts with and provides IT audit assurance to the respective Audit and Risk Committees.
• Participates in preparation of Board papers to ensure key issues noted in various reviews are captured.
• Understands the risk profile of the business, gains and applies extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
• Provides independent opinion on risk & control environment for the various business units or processes.
• Supports the financial & operational internal audit staff with IT related aspects and adds value to audit assignments through an analytical approach to work.
• Engages with business unit process owners to agree on IT audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments), timeframes and issues audit findings in relation to work done.
• Challenges and influences the relevant executives to improve the IT governance, risk and control culture.
• Manages staff within area of responsibility, including budgets.
• Meets key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
• Provides clients with an understanding of Group Internal Audit (GIA) expectations.
• Contributes to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree with a focus in IT, data science or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CEH, CIA and CPA, or any other relevant certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of six years IT audit experience within the internal audit function and / or external audit function.
• Experience in the financial services industry is an added advantage.
• Proficient in use of data analytics tools, and knowledge of continuous auditing.
   

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Job Description

• The role supports the Group Head of Audit in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Old Mutual Group.
• The role will be responsible for execution of data analytics and reviews for all the Old Mutual business operations in East Africa that include; investments, properties, short-term and long-term insurance.

Role Description & Key Result Areas:

• To execute data analytics and audits for Old Mutual entities in East Africa.
• To deliver audit assignments in accordance with the Group Internal Audit methodology and audit plan.
• Participate in development of risk-based audit plans.
• To understand the risk profile of the business, gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
• Provide independent opinion on risk & control environment for the various business units or processes.
• Engage with business unit process owners to agree on audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments) and timeframes and issues findings in relation to work done.
• Challenge and influence the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk and control culture.
• Meet key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
• Effectively communicate the results of audit reviews with management.
• Understand the data flows through the various systems in Old Mutual group and develop a review plan that addresses key risks.
• Develop analytics reports with dashboards to enhance insights and enable continuous auditing, and support the internal audit team in analytics.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Professional qualifications in audit, analytics, IT or accounting are an added advantage.
• Advanced working knowledge of SQL and experience working with databases.
• Knowledge and experience in using Python/R for analytics is preferred.
• Understanding of robotic process automation and machine learning.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience in the internal audit, analytics and / or external audit functions. 
• Experience in the financial services industry is an added advantage.
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
   

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Job Description

The purpose of the role is to provide quality underwriting outcomes for the Commercial/Personal lines underwriting function through effectively maintaining underwriting standards and providing quality client and broker service.  Must be multi skilled with the ability to mentor and train junior underwriters and have high technical knowledge.

• Overseeing retail retention portfolio in line with business strategy.
• Controlling loss by assessing risk, conducting analysis and recommending policy solutions.
• Monitoring underwriting teams, performance and providing mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals.
• Identifying portfolio risks resulting from client's underlying business practices, underwriting investigations or fraud exposure.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to initiate marketing strategies and meet market penetration and business growth objectives.
• Supporting review, acceptance or denial of new or renewal business after carefully reviewing all information.
• Identifying skill gaps among the staff within the department & facilitate training and skill transfer sessions
• Proactively address escalated customer issues.
• Driving growth through collaborative engagements with various distribution channels, direct sales, insurance brokers, agents, banc assurance with enhanced service accessibility & client reach.
• Meeting with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price and service delivery.
• Calculating group and individual renewal rates based on customers' background, industry and demographic information.
• Providing high level of assistance to help with review, classification, and rating of applications.
• Offering friendly and efficient service to customers, handling challenging situations with ease.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance or business-related field 
• Insurance Professional Qualification 
• 3 years’ experience in underwriting/business development 
• Good understanding of retail health insurance business 
• Keen attention to details with a high level of accuracy 
• Self-driven, flexible and agile with strong work ethics. 
• High work ethic and ability to handle confidential data.  
   

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Job Description

• The incumbent will be required to oversee all business development activities, achievement of set business targets, promote growth while ensuring amicable mutually beneficial business relationship with our clients

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Implement the business development and plan 
• Participate in negotiations and discussions on prospective business
• Facilitate  product  presentations
• Prepare  quotations, and authorize within specified limits
• Prepare BD activity reports
• Assist in development and implementation of new products

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication and negotiation skill
• Excellent interpersonal relations skill
• Extensive networking with corporate organizations and medical intermediaries
• Good analytical skills

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in a Business-related course
• Progress towards ACII or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role